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Optimising Heart Failure Therapies in the Acute Setting

Arrigo, Mattia; Nijst, Petra; Rudiger, Alain (2018). Optimising Heart Failure Therapies in the Acute Setting. Cardiac Failure Review, 4(1):38-42.

Abstract

Acute heart failure (AHF) is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate treatment. The initial therapy should take into account the clinical presentation, pathophysiology at play, precipitating factors and underlying cardiac pathology. Particular attention should be given to polymorbidity and the avoidance of potential iatrogenic harm. Patient preferences and ethical issues should be integrated into the treatment plan at an early stage. The average survival of AHF patients is 2 years and the most vulnerable period is the 3-month time window directly after discharge. Reducing both persistent subclinical congestion and underutilisation of disease-modifying heart failure therapies as well as ensuring optimal transitions of care after hospital discharge are essential in improving outcomes for AHF patients.

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Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, further contribution
Communities & Collections:04 Faculty of Medicine > University Hospital Zurich > Institute of Intensive Care Medicine
04 Faculty of Medicine > University Hospital Zurich > Clinic for Cardiology
04 Faculty of Medicine > University Hospital Zurich > Institute of Anesthesiology
Dewey Decimal Classification:610 Medicine & health
Language:English
Date:1 January 2018
Deposited On:07 Dec 2018 15:36
Last Modified:26 Jan 2022 19:08
Publisher:Radcliffe Medical Press
ISSN:2057-7540
OA Status:Gold
Free access at:PubMed ID. An embargo period may apply.
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.15420/cfr.2017:21:1
PubMed ID:29892475
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